• 6 large puff pastry shells, cooked according to package directions
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 pound extra large (16-20 count) Gulf shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left intact
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons sherry
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• Chopped chives, for garnish

Sizzling Shrimp in Pastry Shell

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Shrimp

• 3 cups Louisiana satsuma juice or freshly squeezed orange juice, in all
• 1 pound extra large (16-20 count) Gulf shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 bulbs fennel, thinly shaved
• 2 teaspoons chile flakes
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Mignonette

• 1 cup Louisiana satsuma or freshly squeezed orange juice
• 4 shallots, minced
• 1 bunch chives, minced
• 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Citrus-Poached Gulf Shrimp 
over Shaved Fennel Salad 

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Seafood Cannelloni

• 1/4 pound medium (31-35 count) Gulf shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/4 pound jumbo lump Gulf crab meat, picked through
• 1/4 pound fresh Gulf fish fillets (grouper, redfish or drum) cut into 1/2-inch pieces, skin and bones removed
• 1 slice whole wheat bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• zest of 1/4 lemon
• 2 dashes Tabasco sauce
• 1/4 pound ricotta cheese
• 1/4 pound burrata mozzarella
• 1/2 Tbs kosher salt
• 12 cooked cannelloni noodles
• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs

Leek Fonduta

• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 2 yellow onions, roughly chopped
• 1 rib celery, roughly chopped
• 1 leek, white part only, roughly chopped plus 1 leek, cleaned and cut into thin strips
• 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
• 1 fennel stalk, roughly chopped
• 1 750 ml bottle dry vermouth
• 1 1/2 cups clear fish broth
• 1 quart heavy cream

Seafood Cannelloni with Leek Fonduta

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Shrimp

• 1/4 cup raw smoked bacon, chopped
• 2 large shallots, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 20 jumbo Gulf shrimp (10-12 count) peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• 1 cup roasted shiitake mushrooms
• 1/2 stick butter, room temperature

Grits

• 2 cups water
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 stick salted butter
• 1½ cups stone ground grits
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Gulf Shrimp and Grits

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Syrup

• 1¼ cups local honey
• 1/2 cup Steen's cane syrup
• 1/2 cup sherry vinegar
• 1/2 cup bourbon
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon toasted cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
• 2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Flap Jacks

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk

Pecans

• 1 cup Louisiana pecans
• 1/2 stick butter, melted
• salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Shrimp

• 36 jumbo (10 count) Gulf shrimp, peeled and deveined, heads and tails left on
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Garnishes

• sprigs of fresh mint
• 2 cups arugula
• 1 pint Louisiana strawberries, washed, trimmed and sliced

Louisiana Shrimp with Black Pepper Flapjacks

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Shrimp:

• 16 large (16-20 count) Gulf shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
• 1 teaspoon orange zest (no pith)
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/1/2 sticks butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• salt and freshly ground pepper, to tastse

Black Bean Cake:

• 1/2 pound black beans, soaked at least 2 hours or overnight; drained
• 1 small green bell pepper or poblano, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• salt
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour

Grilled Gulf Shrimp with Black Bean Cake

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